
"Police Training Academy earns a Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 67.3 because critics disagree on whether the strong play mechanics justify the plain aesthetics and $100 price, but 661 owner ratings averaging 4.79 out of 5 with 98% recommending it make clear that families and kids find it a genuine hit."
The Police Training Academy lands a BrickScore of 67.3, putting it squarely in Mixed Reviews territory, and expert opinion splits noticeably: JANG found it packed with play value and praised its modularity, while the Rebrickable reviewer considered it underdetailed and compared it unfavorably to Friends sets. That divide is sharpened by a striking owner-versus-critic gap: 661 buyer ratings average 4.79 out of 5, 98% would recommend it, and the LEGO platform's play experience signal reaches 4.87, all well above what the expert score suggests. Children and family buyers are clearly delighted; dedicated adult reviewers see a set that does not fully live up to its $99.99 price.
Where they split: JANG rated the set 78 and recommended buying it, emphasizing the depth of play and quality modularity. The Rebrickable reviewer gave it a 55 and recommended waiting, finding it visually empty and underachieving compared to Friends sets at a similar price. Owner buyers side firmly with JANG's more positive view, rating play experience at 4.87 out of 5.


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Unlock with Collector or Reseller"this really has a lot of joy and play and fun and possibility packed into it into its space"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"Well, is this set better than what we got last year? Yes, it is, but not up to a level where I would like to see it."
Rebrickable Reviews"this really has a lot of joy and play and fun and possibility packed into it into its space"

"Well, is this set better than what we got last year? Yes, it is, but not up to a level where I would like to see it."






Owners overwhelmingly praise the Police Training Academy for its engaging obstacle course features, quality build instructions, inclusive design, and long-lasting play value, though one reviewer expressed ideological concerns about the set's police theme.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.9